Tinnitus: A theoretical view and a therapeutic study using amylobarbitone

Abstract

A hypothetical discussion of the mechanisms producing tinnitus was described along with an outline of previous treatments given. A small group of 40 patients with troublesome tinnitus were studied, 20 of whom were treated with amylobarbitone. The subjective assessment made by patients of their symptom was compared with an audiometric assessment of the same symptoms both before and after the study. Apparently amylobarbitone may be of help in treating tinnitus of varied causes, but more investigation is required with attempts at greater objectivity.